The Progressatorium Podcast

Brian Pertl, Dean of the Lawrence Conservatory of Music shares his belief that a broad and deep liberal arts education, paired with a world class conservatory education is the absolute best preparation for young artists. With an open door policy, Brian has built a culture of 'yes' where he empowers students and faculty to have radical ideas and take risks. On and beyond the stage, learning through improvisation is key to the Lawrence experience.

David Cutler is the Founder of The Savvy Musician​ and Professor of Music Entrepreneurship at The University of South Carolina School of Music​. David designed two incredible summits on 21st century music school design, he shares what he learned and observed from the attendees and how he uses games as a powerful tool for innovation and change. He gives us his deep insight into leadership and how last century every music school wanted to be the same and how this century, every school needs to be distinctive.